Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides de
3.Pull the weight saver and battery gently from the multipurpose bay. 4.Insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay to protect the bay. See Usin
Inserting PC Cards Your computer may contain PC Card slot protectors. Remove these protectors before you insert a PC Card into the slot.See To remove
Removing PC Cards You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off. PC Cards draw power from the computer when they are insertedinto the PC Car
Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives The PC Card drive enables you to read data stored on a DVD or CD. Your computer may come with an external
4.Click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 5.Make sure the PC Card drive is selected, and click OK. A message appears stating it is now
Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my PC Card work? Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. See Inserting PC Cards for more information.
Audio and Video Connections Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Using Speakers Using Microphones Page 105
Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders You can connect a digital-video (DV) recorder, such as an i.LINK®1 digital video camera recorder, to the i.LINK®
Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder You can connect an i.LINK digital video (DV) recorder when the computer is on or off. Connecting the DV re
Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder You can disconnect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off. Simply unplug the i.LIN
Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera rec
Locating battery information You can view the remaining battery charge and other miscellaneous battery information on the Battery Information toolbara
Frequently asked questions Why can't I use the DV recorder? You may not be able to use the DV recorder, and the message DV equipment seems to be
Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display (such as a computer monitor or a projector) to your computer. Connecting a
Connecting a computer monitor Your computer can display images to the computer screen (LCD), to an external computer monitor, or to both the LCD andex
Connecting a multimedia device You can connect a multimedia device, such as a multimedia computer monitor or projector, to your computer. Connecting a
Selecting a display You can connect external displays to your computer while it is on. When you connect an external display (projector,computer monito
Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector You can disconnect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the monitor (VGA) cable from
Using Speakers Your computer comes with built-in stereo speakers. If you wish to enhance the sound quality of your computer, you canpurchase and conne
Connecting speakers You can connect speakers to your computer to enhance the sound quality of your computer. Do not place floppy disks on the spea
Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off. Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphonejack on
Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs, use the Volume icon on the Windows® taskbar. Adjusting the volumefor playing CDs
Power Profile — Displays the power management settings for various devices on your system. You can change thesettings to conserve power. Battery tab
Enabling the audio feature If you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD, you may need to enable the audio feature. To enable the audio feature 1.
Frequently asked questions Why won't my speakers work? Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to
Using Microphones You can connect an external microphone to your computer to enhance the sound input to your computer. Make sure yourmicrophone is des
Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack1 on the computer. Connecting a Microphone See the guide that accompa
Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off. Simply unplug the microphone cable from theMicrop
Using a microphone to record sound You can record messages, memos, etc. by connecting a microphone to the Microphone jack1 on your computer. To recor
Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my microphone work? If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on and is
Preinstalled Programs Programs On Your Computer DVgate Program Notes Program Support Information Page 127
Programs On Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in the Program overview section, depending on theconfigura
Program overview Adobe® Acrobat® Reader Adobe Systems Inc. Acrobat Reader software enables you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Ad
Charging a battery You will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have not used the battery for a longtime. The li
WordPerfect 10 is a powerful word-processing application that helps you produce newsletters, articles, reports, proposals,books and other documents. W
McAfee.com VirsusScanOnline (VSO) is available to Sony VAIO® PC users as a pre-installed 90 day trial. Protect your SonyVAIO® PC, Files and Data from
Microsoft® Movie Maker 2 Microsoft Corp. Windows® Movie Maker 2 makes home movies amazingly fun. With Movie Maker 2 you can create, edit and share you
computer that does not have Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed. You can play Video Capsules created by GigaPocket Personal Video Record
Internet content. Sony® VAIO® Product Registration Sony Electronics, Inc. VAIO Product Registration is an integrated registration application for both
WordPerfect® Office 2002 software includes all the applications you need to create professional-looking documents,newsletters, reports, presentations,
Frequently asked questions What do I do if my program stops responding or crashes? Try restarting your computer. 1.Click Start on the Windows® taskba
DVgate Program Notes The DVgate program enables you to connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer's i.LINK® port and capturevideo
Recording images to a digital video device If your system displays the message, "Failed to record to DV deck, please check deck's power stat
Adjusting image resolution If the images on the computer screen (LCD) do not display smoothly, the resolution may not be set correctly. To check the r
Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in thesun. While the
Saving to your hard disk In order to improve the performance of your computer's DVgate motion program, the hard disk on your computer wasformat
Program Support Information Your computer may not be supplied with all of the programs listed in the this section, depending on the configuration youp
EverQuest® Web site(s) http://www.everquest.com e-mail [email protected] phone 858-831-9143 hours M-F, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM PST McAfee programs Web si
hours M-F, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Taiwan time Quicken® 2003 New User Edition Web site http://www.intuit.com/support phone 900-555-4932; 800-644
Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport phone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)1 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is fre
Memory Upgrades Before you upgrade your computer's memory, make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and procedures.For the type o
Precautions and procedures Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center. To find thenearest center or ag
Removing and installing memory modules Make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and procedures before you remove or install a memory m
2.Push the module down until it snaps into place. 3.When the module is correctly seated, close the memory bay. 4.Replace the fastening screw(s) on the
Confirming added memory capacity After you've installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes it. To check your system&a
Frequently asked questions How do I know when the battery is charged? To determine the remaining battery charge, see Locating battery information. Whe
Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system, individual programs, or drivers, using the Application Recovery an
Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. You will need an optical driv
Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities. Using the Application Reco
Using the Application Recovery CDs The Application Recovery CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers, and to repair programs
6.Right-click the unknown device2 or the device that requires the driver installation, and click Update Driver fromthe shortcut menu. The Hardware Upd
Using the System Recovery CDs The System Recovery CDs enable you to format your hard disk drive and restore the operating system and all original,prei
1.Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. 2.Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, pre
Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For moretroubleshooting topics ref
Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP) What do I do if my computer won't start? Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power sour
If Windows still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1.If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive, then remove it. 2.Turn off
Conserving Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility or power schemes to conserve battery power. Conservingbattery pow
2.Press U. 3.Press R to select restart. 3.If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1.Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. The Windows Ta
Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000) What do I do if my computer won't start? Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power so
2.Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft® Windows® operating system starts properly. If Windows still does not start, follow these steps
1.Press the Windows key . 2.Press U. 3.Press R to select restart. 4.Press Enter. 3.If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1.Press the
Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following sources for answers in thesequence list
Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinctpower
Using PowerPanel utility The PowerPanel utility enables you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to conserve batterylife. The
To select a profile 1.On the Windows® taskbar, right-click either the CPU icon or Profile icon , depending on the model youpurchased. 2.Select Profi
Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these suppliedaccessor
Hibernate on Low Battery Controls the state of your system when the battery power is low. You can turn this settingOn or Off. Selecting On conserves
Frequently asked questions Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery
Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 22
Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. The NewConnection Wiza
Setting up a dial-up Internet connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your computer to a telephone line via a telephone
Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Your computer accommodates both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet connections, with data transfer speeds of
Customizing your Internet connection The Internet Properties dialog box enables you to change the way you view the Internet. You can change your home
Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my modem work? Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack on the computer and
Network Connections With a Sony computer, you can easily set up or connect to a variety of networks. The New Connection Wizard and NetworkSetup Wizard
Using Ethernet and dial-up connections For setting up local area networks (LANs), Ethernet is a widely installed technology. Your computer accommodate
Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. To use your computer immediately, use the suppliedAC adapter as the
To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1.Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer. See To connect an Ethern
Using wireless LAN connections (selected models only) A wireless local area network (LAN) is a network in which you can connect to a LAN through a wir
4.From the Available wireless networks list, select the name of the network in which you want to connect. If youdo not see the network name, see If th
3.Type the name of the network you want to connect to in the Network name (SSID) box. (The name should beno more than 32 ASCII characters.) The fo
3.Click Advanced. The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears. Wireless Network Connection Properties Dialog Box 4.Click Add. The
5.Type the name of the network you want to connect to in the Network name (SSID) box. (The name should beno more than 32 ASCII characters.) 6.Click to
Checking your network connection status Whether you have a wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connection, you can check the status of that connection. To
Frequently asked questions Why can't my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point? Connection availability is affected by distance and obs
Connecting Another VAIO Computer The preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to connect a compatible i.LINK®1 cable (not supp
Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers, you can use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other computer. Youcan a
Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1.Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer 2.Plu
Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on or off. To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers a
Frequently asked questions Why can't I establish a connection between two VAIO computers? Your computer may not recognize an i.LINK1 connection
Printer Connections Printing With Your Computer Page 42
Printing With Your Computer Your computer is compatible with many popular printers. However, to ensure the best performance, printers must becompatibl
Connecting a printer You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer or, depending on the model, a parallel port printer to your computer.The New
See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use. Page 45
Disconnecting a printer You can disconnect the printer cable when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in apower sa
Frequently asked questions Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports o
CDs and DVDs Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Copying and Playing CDs Copying and Playing DVDs Page 48
Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs. Adhesive labels may damage the optical drive if they
Turning on the computer To turn on the computer 1.Lift the lid of the computer by sliding the front switch to the right and lifting the lid. You may n
into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button. 4.Lift the disc from the drive. 5.Push the drive tray gently to close it. Page 50
Copying and Playing CDs Your optical drive reads and writes data to CD-R and CD-RW discs and plays DVD and most DVD-R discs. For moreinformation about
Playing CDs Before you play an audio CD, you may need to enable your computer's audio feature. To enable the audio feature 1.Click Start on the W
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Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R1 You can copy files to CD-R or CD-RW discs if your VAIO® computer is equipped with a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive.B
8.Follow the instruction on the CD Writing Wizard. CD Writing Wizard Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc. For m
Copying and Playing DVDs Your computer comes equipped with a drive that reads and writes data to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Depending on the modelyou purch
Connecting your computer to a TV Your computer is equipped with an A/V OUT jack, which enables you to connect your computer to a TV. To locate the A/V
Playing DVDs on a TV Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Doingso may cause the com
Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio-video (AV) cable from the A/V OUT jack on the computer. Page 59
Using the Battery Your computer, depending on the model you purchased, may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurposebay that supports a
Playing DVDs on your computer Your computer is equipped with an optical drive that enables you to watch DVDs and most DVD-R discs on your computer. To
Copying files to a DVD Use the preinstalled Click to DVD or Drag'n Drop CD+DVD program to create your own DVDs. The Sony Click to DVD program i
Frequently asked questions How do I maintain CDs and DVDs? Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers. Fingerprints and dust on the sur
between the speakers and the computer. 4.Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed. Follow these steps: 1
may need to adjust the video resolution to 800 x 600 pixels. To change the video resolution, follow these instructions: If you are using the A/V O
Computer Features Using the Touch Pad Using Memory Stick Media Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Changing the Window Design of
Using the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects onthe
Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer o
Customizing the touch pad Sony Notebook Setup lets you customize, enable, or disable the touch pad. Open the Mouse Properties dialog box to setyour to
Frequently asked questions What do I do if the touch pad does not work? Try restarting your computer. Follow these steps: 1.Press the Windows key .
Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1.Lift the lid of the computer. 2.Push the battery bay cover down to open it. The battery bay cover swings out
Using Memory Stick Media This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. The medium isspec
Selecting Memory Stick media The following two types of Memory Stick media can be used with your computer: MagicGate Memory Stick media (hereafter
Inserting Memory Stick media Before using Memory Stick media, back up important data. The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at atime
Viewing the contents Depending on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Stickmedia. From this wind
Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is designed with a write-protect tab to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting. M
Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it. If you need to reformat Memory Stick media, use
Removing Memory Stick media If the media is removed prematurely, a blue screen with a message may appear prompting you to continue or exit. Reinsertth
Frequently asked questions Why can't I open my image files? You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media. Formatting Memory Stick media e
Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option (Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional only) After you have initially setup your new VAIO® compute
Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats You can change your operating system's number, currency, time, and date formats to coordinate
Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the computer to avoid damagingthe battery
Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs This feature changes the appearance, such as color, of certain Sony programs. To change the window design
Mice and Keyboards Using the Keyboard Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Page 81
Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter's, but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specificcomputer-
Key locations and descriptions Keyboard Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad are
Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function +F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the select
Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is i
Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations/ Feature Function Fn+F3 Toggles the built-in speakers off and on. Fn+F4 Adjusts the built-i
Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards. To function properly, the device you connect
Connecting a mouse or keyboard Your computer can be on or off when connecting a universal serial bus (USB) mouse or keyboard. If you connect the mouse
Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard You can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting the mouse or keyboard whent
Using a second battery To insert a second battery 1.If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove that device. 2.Insert the battery into the mu
Frequently asked questions What do I do if the computer doesn't recognize the mouse? Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port. See
Floppy Disks, PC Cards, and i.LINK Connections Using a Floppy Disk Drive Using PC Cards Page 91
Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer. The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppydis
Connecting a floppy disk drive You can connect a floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off. Connecting the drive when the computer is in a pow
Inserting and removing floppy disks To write data to a disk, use one that is not write-protected or disable the write-protect feature. The floppy disk
Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy disks away from magnets, direct sunlig
Disconnecting a floppy disk drive You can disconnect a floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is
Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive. Storing a Floppy Disk
Frequently asked questions Why doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected? The computer does not
Using PC Cards A PC Card enables you to connect devices such as an optical drive, floppy disk drive, or Network Interface Card (NIC). Seeyour VAIO® Co
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